Juneteenth events in Southern California

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Juneteenth events in Southern California
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, symbolizes the end of slavery in the United States. Here's a list of Juneteenth events in Southern California, organized by date.

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, symbolizes the emancipation of slavery in the United States. Here's a list of Juneteenth events in Southern California, organized by date. Share your celebrations with #abc7eyewitness!





Juneteenth DGSOM Community Celebration
June 18
UCLA La Kretz Garden and Pavilion
707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90095
medschool.ucla.edu






Juneteenth at The Aquarium
June 19
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
The Aquarium of the Pacific presents the annual Juneteenth Celebration, taking place from 1-2pm on Thursday, June 19. Learn about the history of this holiday and its significance to the African American community and beyond. Discover the traditions of this annual celebration throughmusic, storytelling and more.
aquariumofthepacific.org






Juneteenth Freedom Ride
June 19
3650 W Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Since its inception, the Juneteenth Freedom Day Ride has been a celebration of liberation! All cyclists who resonate with this spirit are invited to pump up the tires on your bicycle and join us for an enjoyable ride that promotes Black excellence, Juneteenth, and safe cycling in historic Leimert Park.
shannonrawls.com






Juneteenth Korean Bell Ringing
June 19
3601 S Gaffey St., San Pedro, CA 90731
A great opportunity to connect with other members and the community to hear the bell ringing for Freedom, live entertainment and music.
eventbright.com






Rodeo Rising: Celebrating Black Women Athletes
June 19
The Autry in Griffith Park
Join Autry After Hours to hear from trailblazing women in the rodeo industry who sowed the seeds for this ascent and the upcoming generation of athletes who continue to drive the sport forward.
theautry.org






Rooftop Cinema Club-LEVEL
June 19
888 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Rooftop Cinema Club offers a premier outdoor movie experience at LEVEL in Downtown LA. To celebrate Juneteenth, RCC is screening Love Jones and Love & Basketball.
rooftopcinemaclub.com






Repossessions and Reparations
June 19
California African American Museum
600 State Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Celebrate Juneteenth at CAAM and explore Repossessions, a group exhibition reflecting on reparations for descendants of enslaved African Americans. Exhibiting artists Chelle Barbour, Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle (Olomidara Yaya), Rodney Ewing, Curtis Patterson and Marcus Brown will speak about their work on a tour led by exhibition curator Bridget R. Cooks.
caamuseum.org






Melanin in the Parks
June 19
Disneyland
Meet at the main street station stairs.
Melanin in the parks presents Juneteenth Freedom Day Disneyland meet-up on Thursday, June 19, at 1 p.m. This event will be full of magic, food, drinks, rides, prizes, and community. Juneteenth inspired attire requested.
melaninintheparks.com




West Hollywood Juneteenth Celebration
June 21
West Hollywood Park
647 N San Vincente Blvd.
Join the City of West Hollywood as we celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, as we commemorate this significant holiday with food, music, captivating performances, black-owned business vendors, and much more. This event is free and open to the public on Saturday, June 21, from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
weho.org




La Function Juneteenth Celebration
June 21
Academy LA, Hollywood
6021 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
LA Function LA's ultimate summer celebration, featuring incredible LA DJs, surprise performances, delicious food trucks, and remarkable art on Saturday, June 21, from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.
lahiphopevents.com




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